Don’t Let ‘Em Go: Part 1 of 2

Well, the good news is the booming economy has created exponential growth in jobs in the construction industry with December 2017 being 30,000. In...
Generator

The Power of Choice

Newton’s third law of motion tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When it comes to selecting a...
CPM

Blending CPM and Lean Scheduling for a Competitive Edge

The construction industry remains relatively strong, but that doesn’t necessarily mean builders have their houses completely in order. With project owners demanding faster builds...
standardization

Grabbing Lunch and a Bite of Standards

It’s lunch time, you’re hungry, and you see a McDonald’s and quickly turn in to grab a fast bite. A long drive-through line convinces...
MILL National Training Center

The MILL National Training Center

The MILL National Training Center opened in September in a 46,600-square-foot factory renovated by RTA Architects near the Colorado Springs Airport. This first-of-its-kind training center...
strategic thinking

Strategic Thinking

Strategic thinking. Data analytics. Critical thinking. Action planning. Positive attitude. These are all buzzwords currently floating around the industry. But, how do these buzzwords...
Leadership Traits

Top 7 Leadership Traits for Engaging Employees

Improving their quality and effectiveness constantly challenges company leaders who strive to improve productivity, minimize turnover, and retain the best available talent. Studies show...
Drexel

New Constructs

Christine Fiori is home. And, the department head of Engineering Management Studies and the program director for the Drexel University College of Engineering’s Construction...
change

How To Manage Change

Many factors affect shifts and transformations within a contracting company. As your position evolves—job changes, job promotions, and more responsibilities—your involvement in the business...
Consensus Building

Win-Win Decisions: Part 2

Getting a team to reach a mutual decision can be more than challenging. Individual members have viewpoints that are influenced by their paradigms, experiences,...